Unopened 1987 Nintendo Video Game Could Sell For $10,000
An unopened copy of a 1987 cult-classic video game that a Nevada man found in the attic of his childhood home is expected to sell for up to $10,000 at an online auction.
Fed Cuts Key Rate In Its First Reduction In More Than A Decade
The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate Wednesday for the first time in a decade to try to counter threats ranging from uncertainties caused by President Donald Trump’s trade wars to chronically low inflation and a dim global outlook.
One Hack, 106 Million People: Capital One Ensnared By Breach
A hacker accessed the personal information of 106 million Capital One credit card holders or credit card applicants in the U.S. and Canada, in the latest massive data breach at a large company.
2 Dead, 2 Wounded In Shooting At Walmart In Mississippi
A gunman fatally shot two people and wounded a police officer before he was shot and arrested Tuesday at a Walmart in northern Mississippi, authorities said.
Money Problems? Perhaps Financial Therapy Is For You
Money is about more than numbers: emotions are often at play too. Just as you can seek professional help for unhealthy issues in life, financial therapists can help you deal with problems related to money.
Shooting At California Festival Kills 3, Including 6-Year-Old Boy; Shooter Identified
A gunman cut through a fence to avoid security and opened fire at Northern California’s popular Gilroy Garlic Festival, killing three and wounding at least 15 before police fatally shot him as terrified people and performers ran for cover.
T-Mobile’s $26.5B Sprint Deal OK’d Despite Competition Fears
U.S. regulators have approved T-Mobile’s $26.5 billion takeover of rival Sprint, despite fears of higher prices and job cuts, in a deal that would leave just three major cellphone companies in the country.
US Government Will Execute Inmates For First Time Since 2003
The Justice Department said Thursday the federal government will resume executing death-row inmates for the first time since 2003, ending an informal moratorium even as the nation sees a broad shift away from capital punishment.
16 Marines Arrested In Migrant Smuggling Investigation
An investigation into Marines accused of helping smuggle migrants into the United States led to the arrest Thursday of 16 of their fellow Marines at California’s Camp Pendleton, just north of the U.S.-Mexico border.
Madoff Seeks Sentence Reduction For Epic Ponzi Scheme
Epic Ponzi schemer Bernard Madoff is seeking an early release from prison after a decade behind bars.
Jeffrey Epstein Found Injured In NYC Jail Cell
Wealthy financier Jeffrey Epstein was found injured on the floor of his cell early this week in the federal jail where he is awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges, a person familiar with the episode told The Associated Press on Thursday.
Hurricane Victims In The Carolinas Frustrated With Slow Housing Recovery
The heating and air conditioning in Carrie Johnson’s home — damaged by Hurricane Matthew in 2016 — still wasn’t fixed when Hurricane Florence flooded her house last September. Now, her home of over 50 years is gutted, the flooring and walls nothing more than bare wooden beams smelling faintly of river water.
Video Shows Bison Attack Girl At Yellowstone
A 9-year-old was treated for bumps and bruises after a bison charges at a group of people at Yellowstone National Park.
Robert Mueller: I Did Not Clear President Trump Of Obstruction Of Justice
Former special counsel Robert Mueller on Wednesday dismissed President Donald Trump’s claims that his investigation had exonerated the president of obstructing his probe into Russia’s efforts to help Trump win the 2016 election.
FTC Fines Facebook $5B, Adds Limited Oversight On Privacy
Federal regulators have fined Facebook $5 billion for privacy violations and are instituting new oversight and restrictions on its business. But they are only holding CEO Mark Zuckerberg personally responsible in a limited fashion.
New Study Shows Many Beaches Across The U.S. Had Unsafe Levels Of Bacteria In 2018
Based on the results of a new study released Tuesday, you may want to check the water conditions before planning your next day at the beach.
Canadian Police Searching For 2 Missing, Investigating Murders
The separate discoveries of three bodies and a burning car with missing occupants are shaking rural northern British Columbia.
USDA Rule Could Affect Food Stamp Eligibility For 3 Million
The Trump administration on Tuesday proposed tightening automatic eligibility requirements for the food stamp program, a change that could affect about 3.1 million people.
Australian Swimmer Refuses To Stand On Podium During Protest At World Championships
Mack Horton walked into the dining room at the athletes’ village and the applause began. It swelled into a standing ovation for the Australian swimmer after his personal protest against China’s Sun Yang at the world championships.
Flags To Be Flown At Half-Staff Tuesday In Honor Of Former Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens
On Monday, Governor Roy Cooper ordered all U.S. and North Carolina flags at state facilities to be flown at half-staff in honor of the late former Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens.
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